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LN55 VLV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

144,268 mi
Last recorded144,268 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 VLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 144,268 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2026 144,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2025 141,494 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner and outer sill showing signs of corrosion

brake limit valve spring hook hole worn

Pass 1 Aug 2024 139,455 miles

Front Lower swivels have some play

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside reversing light not working

sill lips showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2024 139,367 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower swivels have some play

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside reversing light not working

sill lips showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2023 136,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2023 136,628 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 133,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill lips showing signs of corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on one edge or another (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 133,794 miles

Central Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill lips showing signs of corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on one edge or another (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 131,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 129,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 129,179 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 127,630 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 127,628 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 124,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 124,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 121,734 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 121,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 117,313 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 117,313 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 112,488 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 112,488 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 107,805 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sidelight Slightly Dim

Pass 20 Jun 2014 107,805 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sidelight Slightly Dim

Pass 26 Oct 2013 105,377 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 99,294 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 85,462 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 85,462 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 72,807 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 72,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 59,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,366 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 41,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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LN55 VLV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 122,777 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN55 VLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LN55 VLV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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